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Literary Fiction· United States

The Sympathizer

by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Aggregate Editorial Score81/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2016391 pagesEnglish

About This Book

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2016. A North Vietnamese spy embedded with South Vietnamese forces reflects on the fall of Saigon and its aftermath in this stunning Pulitzer-winning debut. Nguyen's novel offers a double-sided vision of the Vietnam War and its legacy, told with black humour and deep moral seriousness. Themes of Vietnam War, identity, espionage run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2016 and Kirkus Reviews 2015.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
201672
Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
201511
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About the Author
Viet Thanh Nguyen
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sympathizer about?

A North Vietnamese spy embedded with South Vietnamese forces reflects on the fall of Saigon and its aftermath in this stunning Pulitzer-winning debut. Nguyen's novel offers a double-sided vision of the Vietnam War and its legacy, told with black humour and deep moral seriousness.

Who wrote The Sympathizer?

The Sympathizer was written by Viet Thanh Nguyen, from United States. First published in 2016.

What awards has The Sympathizer won?

The Sympathizer has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2016; Kirkus Reviews 2015.

Is The Sympathizer worth reading?

The Sympathizer is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 81/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Vietnam War, identity, espionage.